The Impact of Climate Change on the Water Systems of the Yesil River Basin in Northern Kazakhstan
[EN] The geographical location of Kazakhstan, situated in the central part of the Eurasian continent, has played a crucial role in shaping a distinctly continental climate. This positioning has led to Kazakhstan facing a signi¿cant challenge in terms of water resource availability. The country¿s wat...
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| Tipo de recurso: | artículo |
| Fecha de publicación: | 2023 |
| País: | España |
| Institución: | Universitat Politècnica de València (UPV) |
| Repositorio: | RiuNet. Repositorio Institucional de la Universitat Politécnica de Valéncia |
| Idioma: | inglés |
| OAI Identifier: | oai:riunet.upv.es:10251/201842 |
| Acceso en línea: | https://riunet.upv.es/handle/10251/201842 |
| Access Level: | acceso abierto |
| Palabra clave: | Climate change Water consumption Annual runoff Water resources sustainability INGENIERIA HIDRAULICA 03.- Garantizar una vida saludable y promover el bienestar para todos y todas en todas las edades |
| Sumario: | [EN] The geographical location of Kazakhstan, situated in the central part of the Eurasian continent, has played a crucial role in shaping a distinctly continental climate. This positioning has led to Kazakhstan facing a signi¿cant challenge in terms of water resource availability. The country¿s water resources are highly vulnerable to the dual pressures of climate change and human activities. It is noteworthy that the Yesil River basin is the sole region within Kazakhstan¿s borders where water resources are predominantly generated, while all other river basins experience substantial out¿ows beyond the nation¿s boundaries. This research undertaking involves a comprehensive analysis of long-term climatic data collected from meteorological stations located within the con¿nes of the Yesil basin in Northern Kazakhstan. Additionally, the study encompasses the computation of water consumption and annual runoff within this region. Historical meteorological observations spanning from 1961 to 2020 reveal notable trends. Most signi¿cantly, a 1.2 ¿ C increase in temperature is observed during the spring season. Winters have also become relatively milder and warmer, particularly towards the end of February, where temperatures have shifted from ¿16.2 ¿ C in the ¿rst 30-year period to ¿14.6 ¿ C in the second period. These ¿ndings underscore the ongoing climatic changes within the region, with signi¿cant implications for the management and sustainability of water resources in Kazakhstan. |
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